[Remote] Lead Software Engineer, Backend

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cortex is an Engineering Operations Platform that helps organizations improve operational maturity and reduce developer friction. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer, Backend to design, implement, and maintain core backend systems while collaborating with product and support teams.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable, and efficient backend systems and services that meet enterprise requirementsWork alongside other engineers to build new features and enhance existing onesOptimize and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of existing backend systemsParticipate in operating our systems in production, including Incident Response on a rotational basisConduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team membersWrite clean, maintainable, and testable code that adheres to best practicesPartner closely with engineering, product, leadership, sales, and our customers to better understand design requests and user experiencesContinually improve existing planning, development, deployment processesSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience7+ years of experience building backend applications using any modern programming languageExperience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud computing platformsExperience with modern data storage solutions, such as MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB etcKnowledge of current standard methodologies and to try, learn and adapt to new technologies and programming languagesSolid fundamental skills in data structures, algorithms, and web development best practicesExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and collaboration skillsAbility to mentor and coach junior engineersBenefitsCompetitive Equity PackageNational medical, dental & vision insurance (we cover 100% for employees!)Unlimited PTO & flexible working hours401k planGender-neutral parental leave$1000 yearly Learning & Development stipend$400 monthly perks stipend (use it on anything)Pet InsuranceCompany OverviewThe Engineering Operations Platform that enables teams to improve their operational maturity and reduce developer friction. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.cortex.io.Company H1B SponsorshipCortex has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.